Public combined school · Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Maclear High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Maclear High School is a public combined school in Maclear. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 36 matric candidates from Maclear High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| 2025 | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Maclear High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Life Sciences | 21 | 19 | 90.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Business Studies | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Maclear High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Maclear High School for its exact current amount.
Maclear High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.